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Friday, June 30, 2017

Quick Takes #234 June thoughts

June was every bit as crazy as I had anticipated. That being said we celebrated school ending, summer starting, Father's Day and for the most part had a lot of fun this month.

This month also marked the 20th Anniversary of the Harry Potter series. If memory serves I was slightly late to join the reading party but only slightly as I remember reading the first couple while living in Houston which puts it about 18 years ago. Haley of Carrots for Michaelmas has written many wonderful posts on the series; and here are two of my favorites.

Speaking of anniversaries we are marking 3 years in the house; not very long but long enough that I feel as I'm learning it moods in different seasons. The addition of porch furniture has been wonderful as I love reading outside and the weather has been very cooperative.

At the risk of jinxing it; I'm quietly impressed with how well the older kids are embracing their summer work. For both kids the first of four books are read and the book reports are done. I have a couple of workbooks for Caitie but thanks to her east facing room she has been getting up early most mornings and that combined with camp has her napping again.

Was sad to learn of the death of Michael Bond this week; I remember reading Paddington Bear as a child and have in the past couple of years enjoyed introducing his books to my kids. What a wonderful legacy. May he rest in peace!

Currently enjoying "Supergirl" on Netflix in the evenings. Any other recommendations for a fun summer series?

Excited to attend a friend's son's baptism this weekend and then some local fun for Independence Day!